Autel VAG 405 reader

Zardoz

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Sep 6, 2016
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I was just about to buy an Autel VAG405 code reader from eBay after reading many positive comments about them but I noticed in the description 'for petrol models only'. Is this right? My Leon is a Mk1 110 TDi so obviously I want a reader that will work for Diesel engines.
 

Zardoz

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Sep 6, 2016
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Just in case anyone else was wondering, I decided to against the Autel VAG405 reader and got a Blusmart OBD reader instead as I saw one reviewer specifically mention he used it on his MK1 TDi.

Gives a description of the problem rather than just a code to refer too. Good piece of kit for £39.99.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blusmart-Diagnostic-Scanner-Support-Systems/dp/B01M6YE0AS

Already pulled up the errors that I need to fix before I get a remap:

Manifold Presure Sensor (G71): Short to B+ : P1155

and

Charge Pressure Control: Postive Deviation : P1557
 

verbal_kint

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I went the VCDS Vag-com route to allow logging data and more, got an ebay special and use an old notebook purely to use with it.

In addition a bluetooth obd dongle and apps like Torque are other useful tools to measure boost, bhp, and 0-60, 1/4 mile and loads more. Get fun and informative live data while you drive.
 
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Zardoz

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Sep 6, 2016
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Might look into getting something more sophisticated once I've paid for the next few jobs on my car.
For now this does the job nicely.
 

JadeDin

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Oct 31, 2017
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Just in case anyone else was wondering, I decided to against the Autel VAG405 reader and got a Blusmart OBD reader instead as I saw one reviewer specifically mention he used it on his MK1 TDi.

Gives a description of the problem rather than just a code to refer too. Good piece of kit for £39.99.


Just found this searching as I'd read that on the Autel VAG 405 and have a TDI130. Just ordered the Blusmart

Thanks for the heads up
 
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